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Mylanta Regular Strength (Aluminum Hydroxide Magnesium Hydroxide Simethicone)
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Pharmacology
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Indications
Antacid Antiflatulent
Antacid Antiflatulent
Contraindications
Alkalosis, hypermagnesemia, where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function.
Alkalosis, hypermagnesemia, where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function.
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Precautions
Do not take maximum dose for more than 2weeks unless recommended by physician. Since magnesium salts may cause CNS depression, Mylanta preparations should be given with caution to patients with any degree of renal insufficiency. Aluminum hydroxide, may, by reacting with phosphates to form insoluble aluminum phosphate, cause phosphorus deficiency in those patients whose diet is low in phosphorus.
Antacids can interfere with the absorption of iron preparations, tetracyclines or other antibiotics.
Should not be taken within 2hours of another medication because the effectiveness of the other medication may be altered.
Do not take maximum dose for more than 2weeks unless recommended by physician. Since magnesium salts may cause CNS depression, Mylanta preparations should be given with caution to patients with any degree of renal insufficiency. Aluminum hydroxide, may, by reacting with phosphates to form insoluble aluminum phosphate, cause phosphorus deficiency in those patients whose diet is low in phosphorus.
Antacids can interfere with the absorption of iron preparations, tetracyclines or other antibiotics.
Should not be taken within 2hours of another medication because the effectiveness of the other medication may be altered.
Side Effects / Adverse Effects
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Overdose
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Recommended Dosage
Mylanta Regular Strength: Liquid: 10to 20mL, 4times a day between meals and at bedtime.
Tablets: 2to 4tablets, 4times a day between meals and at bedtime. Tablets should be chewed well.
Mylanta Regular Strength: Liquid: 10to 20mL, 4times a day between meals and at bedtime.
Tablets: 2to 4tablets, 4times a day between meals and at bedtime. Tablets should be chewed well.
Supplied / Packaging
Mylanta Regular Strength: Liquid: Each 5mL of sucrose-free, lemon- and mint-flavored suspension contains: equivalent of 200mg dried aluminum hydroxide gel (153mg aluminum hydroxide), magnesium hydroxide 200mg and simethicone 20mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carbomer, citric acid, flavors, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, parabens, sorbitol and water. Energy: 10.1kJ (2.42kcal)/5mL. Sodium: <1mmol (3.2mg)/5mL. Gluten-, lactose-, sucrose-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 350mL.
Tablets: Each white, lemon- and mint-flavored chewable tablet contains: dried aluminum hydroxide gel 200mg (153mg aluminum hydroxide), magnesium hydroxide 200mg and simethicone 20mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lemon flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, sorbitol, spearmint oil and sucrose. Energy: 11.6kJ (2.78kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (0.9mg). Gluten-, lactose-, paraben-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free. Boxes of 50tablets in blister packages.
Mylanta Regular Strength: Liquid: Each 5mL of sucrose-free, lemon- and mint-flavored suspension contains: equivalent of 200mg dried aluminum hydroxide gel (153mg aluminum hydroxide), magnesium hydroxide 200mg and simethicone 20mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carbomer, citric acid, flavors, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, parabens, sorbitol and water. Energy: 10.1kJ (2.42kcal)/5mL. Sodium: <1mmol (3.2mg)/5mL. Gluten-, lactose-, sucrose-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 350mL.
Tablets: Each white, lemon- and mint-flavored chewable tablet contains: dried aluminum hydroxide gel 200mg (153mg aluminum hydroxide), magnesium hydroxide 200mg and simethicone 20mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lemon flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, sorbitol, spearmint oil and sucrose. Energy: 11.6kJ (2.78kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (0.9mg). Gluten-, lactose-, paraben-, sulfite- and tartrazine-free. Boxes of 50tablets in blister packages.
